Seal Oil

Seal Oil: Flax and Fish Oil

Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs) are necessary for proper human growth and
development throughout all stages of life. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are found in equal amounts in our
bodies at birth but both deplete as we age since they are used daily for our vital processes.
Unfortunately, the human body does not naturally reproduce either; therefore, your diet must
provide a steady intake of both.

EFAs are a source of energy; facilitate communication between and within cells; and aid in the
maintenance of cells. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are the vital fatty acids of brain and nerve tissue.
They promote heart and cardiovascular health and support optimum immune functioning. In addition,
they are important for the reduction of inflammation and overall bodily health.

Sources

Omega-3: marine animals (predominantly seal and oily fish)

Omega-6: plants and vegetables (especially in cooking oils)

Ideally, Omega-3 and Omega-6 should be in balance as a 1:1 ratio. However, diet and lifestyle
changes as populations moved inland from the coastlines have resulted in a loss of Omega-3. With
only a reduction in the consumption of Omega-3, our modern diets are so high in Omega-6 that many
doctors suggest the Omega-3/Omega-6 imbalance may be anywhere from 1:20 to 1:40.

Flax

Flax and flax seed oil is a non-marine source of Omega-3. However, flax yields alpha linolenic
acid (ALA) which must be converted into EPA and DHA before becoming true Omega-3 (EPA, DHA and
DPA). Bodily conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is problematic for a number of reasons:

Conversion is poor

Conversion results in low levels of EPA and DHA (sometimes even no levels)

Flax and flax seed contain no DPA, the third main component of Omega-3. In addition, flax and flax
seed is high in Omega-6, something our bodies do not need. While flax has some known health
benefits, it should not be considered as a source for Omega-3 EPA, DHA, and DPA fatty acids.

Fish

Fish oils, in contrast, provide a direct source of EPA and DHA. There are, however, some problems
with fish oils:

High in Omega-6

Low levels (if any) DPA

Fish are susceptible to chemical pollutants and dioxins in the water

Seal

Seal oil is the best, direct source of EPA and DHA. In addition, seal oil also provides a third
major component of Omega-3 fatty acids - DPA. While DPA is present in some fish and fish oils, the
levels are much lower than seal oil (about 1/5). Seal is oil is the best source of Omega-3 because:

Contains highest levels of DPA

Lowest in Omega-6

Chemically similar Omega-3 to human Omega-3

Seals can filter chemical impurities better than fish

Omega-3 seal oil is often referred to as a natural, balanced sourced of Omega-3.